suspension settings...knowledge needed

I'm 6'1", 200lbs and want to know...

What should the pre-load setting be for the front & rear shocks (stock type) for someone my size who does 90% of his riding in the "twisties"? and where should I set the 'rebound' dampener on the rear shock?

Thanks
RF ???

 

Rebound maxed, rear sag 30mm and front sag 35mm will give you a great bike.

 

Thanks for reply ab...

When you say the rebounding should be "maxed" does that mean all the way "hard"?

RF

 

Yes, all the way to hard. The rebound setting doesn't seem to be doing very much in my opinion. I have maxed it out, and I still would like a little more. I guess I'm putting an Ohlins on my wishlist.

Btw, sag mentioned is sag measured with rider on bike. (just in case)

 

Gotcha Yes, there are so many 'fun' mods to do and sadly not enough $$$ to do them all...well maybe eventually ;D

RF

 

I'm 210 lbs. on a stock '98 vfr I dont have the cornering clearance that I used to on a stock '86 - '87 vfr. Can I raise the rear ride height? how ? Also I have dropped the triple clamp down 6 mm. from stock and like the quicker handeling better even though I am reducing my cornering clearance slightly. I have the rear spring on the stiffest preload, but still scrape boots, and ocasionally hard parts, especially on the left side. Any suggestions?

 

Yes you can raise the rear height relatively easily. The shock upper mount to the frame is a separate piece that allows for shimming - a little (max. 4mm). The ratio of shock-to-wheel movement is 1:2.4, plus the linkage would interfere with the stock collector. I inserted a 4mm shim in mine and left the forks at the stock position. This raised the rear up 9.6mm gaining quite a bit of clearance in the back. The shim is 36mm long, 29mm wide, with a 10mm centered hole and slot cut to the long side (a U-shaped piece). Raise the rear of the tank enough to loosen the 17mm nut underneath (top shock mount) enough to slip the shim in from the back. Square it to the surfaces and tighten the nut (37 ft-lbs I think). Button everything up and be transformed!

 

Thanks for the detailed info. I'll try making a 4 m.m. thick spacer and post back with my impressions of the change.

 

2003 Suspension settings

I know its all about personal riding habits, preferences, weight, etc.. but I found this and figured I would start with the settings listed here... do you have a preferred setting? can you explain where you ride, weight, height.

http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_street_bike_suspension_settings/#honda/

 

I have an 06 VFR and I have set the rebound damping to max, but I still find the suspension to be mushy and I seem to still get some pogo-stick action at high speeds. Anyone else have this problem?

 

If you havn't set Sag to your weight Try adjusting Pre-load as recommended in below linky in its "SETTING STATIC SAG" section, you'll need a buddy or 2 to assist.

Linky:
http://aprilia.rsvmille.home.comcast.net/bikes/suspension_guide.htm#Setting Static Sag